Off the couch!

[UnfitNoMore]

Finally caught up with today’s posts, if I missed anyone, you did great too!

So, ankle is good, and it survived a couple of good walks, so today was time to run on it. Half a mile was the only target, and it was going to take more than 5 minutes. Off I went and within a few yards a grin grew on my face that wasn’t going to go easily. Ran all the way to Tesco... bought a bottle of wine and walked back... take that car, I’m back!

Couple more like that and then it’ll be mile runs. Not a hint of a complaint from the ankle, and it felt so good to just run. Now, where’s my corkscrew?

Happy running guys... and don’t forget your barcodes in the morning!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Good to have you back... Cheers x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Cheers 🍷

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Fabulous UNM! Great that you’re back. Enjoy that wine! 🍷

Thanks for the barcode reminder. Think it’s going to be a 💦 💦 one!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Tesco... in December... in little shorts 😂

Ok, I regretted my attire on the walk home!

That wet is getting a bit less pleasant... let’s hope it’s just a drizzle.

Cheers 🍷

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Ha! Well I often pop into Tesco after parkrun, but I think I’ll be heading straight home tomorrow morning. The forecast is truly dire! 💦💦💦💦💦

Cheers! 🍷

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You’ll soon dry off! Have a great one.

One day I’ll run to Waitrose, but it’s about 12 miles 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You’ll do it UNM - but I don’t envy you a 12 mile walk home! 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️

[sunshinefish Graduate]

Yay!! Welcome back UNM! Glad to hear that your slowly slowly approach has worked well on your ankle. We missed you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to sunshinefish]

Gotta be careful... the injury was a reminder I’m not a teenager any more... I still bounce back, but need to be careful to complete recovery.

Cheers 🍷

[sunshinefish Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Those teenage years are a long way away in the wrong direction for me. Glad you still bounce back though!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to sunshinefish]

Just wish I still bounced 😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done and wisely being gentle on yourself.

Nice wine?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Nothing special... tastes good though.

Yeah, think it’s gonna be a few of them, then miles, maybe a 2 before Christmas, but no need to rush back to 5k, and nothing to gain by doing so. Just good to be out there and that’ll do me until New Years.

Cheers 🍷

[Jundal Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Well said, UNM. I went from 8k or so, and I'm managing 2.5 at the minute due to an injury and weight gain. (Also somewhat due to work commitments and injury...) But I recon I'll be up to 3k by Christmas and during a very dry (and fat free!) January, the distances will only get longer!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Indeed... we did the plan... we can come back from injury easier than that, and we hopefully all learned how to do it gradually. 3k Christmas morning would do me just fine... and the daylight is coming back, just hope we don’t get too much snow. Great to hear you’re back of that IC and getting out there again mate.

[Whatnog]

Yay!!!! Nice to see you back!! Enjoy 🍷

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Whatnog]

Thanks... watching you guys all run is cool, but can’t beat getting out there! Cheers 🍷

[Johnnylewis Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Just in time for Christmas too. Lol how close did you get to your PB? I'm putting distance off till new year. Every run now will just be for a certain time. Too much going on to be thinking about pushing. It's all about getting out and enjoying things while clearing your head. This group really does help to teach that. I'd probably be tormenting myself about times & how far or close I am. yes I want to beat it, in time it will happen....

[Johnnylewis Graduate]

Excellent. Hope your back very soon.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Johnnylewis]

Gonna take it easy back to 5k so a few weeks... then I’d best see about that PB 😂

Cheers 🍷

[antonioa Graduate]

Glad to see you're back. I'll be watching for lots of posts.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Cheers 🍷

How’s your running going?

[antonioa Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Strange!! I thought I'd replied. I certainly wrote something. Anyhow, running going well but concentrating on 2.5km for now as time is at a premium. Achieving around 16/17 minutes, so happy with that. And, 2.5km is better than nothing

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Certainly is... difficult to fit it all in with dark and the silly season... ticking over will have you nice and ready for the return of the light.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done UnfitNoMore , enjoy that wine, nice to see your ankle is on the mend 👏🏻💪🏻

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Cheers 🍷

Good job the above is only virtual wine 😂

Hopefully no reaction overnight... roll on Sunday!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

This festive season is a real tester...running or drinks? Running or drinks....hmmmm...cheers UnfitNoMore ...enjoy your weekend x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Running THEN drinks 😀. So, Christmas morning usually starts with a bottle of fizz in my house, this year it’s starting with a little run! Have a great weekend.

Cheers 🍷

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Haha...mine too...a little run Christmas morning will help me face the Christmas dinner line up!! Cheers 🥂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Intimidating lineup? First year in ages here it’s just the household... my dad decided to get a new woman and she ain’t coming here... tried to be nice to her but I don’t enjoy her company in the slightest.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

That’s made my day. So glad to have you back x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I never went anywhere... quite literally 😂 but I know what you mean!

Cheers 🍷

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Back out there then, if you must be so pernickety 😜

[Jell6 Graduate]

🙂 . Can't keep a good man down, and the wine aisle is a pretty good incentive.

So glad your ankle held up well 🍷🍷

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thanks... and cheers 🍷. It’s still not complaining so hopefully it won’t in the morning

[Katnap Graduate]

Welcome back! Enjoy the festivities. .

Happy Xmas and a merry new year's eve 😸

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks... have a great one yourself

[kwell39 Graduate]

Woo hoo!! Glad you are back on the road. Take it easy on the wine. I wouldn't want you to have another accident.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to kwell39]

Hehe... no accidents! It’s great to be back.

[Circle_On_Legs Graduate]

Congratulations.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Circle_On_Legs]

Thanks... little and gentle start

[uncle_wiggy Graduate]

Welcome back UNM, great have you back all healed 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thanks... feels great to be back

[Tartancat Graduate]

Hoorah! On the mend quicker than expected too - good stuff!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Yeah, I wasn’t expecting to heal so fast... carefully does it now. Thanks

[badger187 Graduate]

Really pleased for you!!!!........ What barcodes?!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to badger187]

Barcodes for those going to parkrun! Thanks

[badger187 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Haha 😂 should have thought of that!! Haven't quite got a park run focus yet!!!

[Sadi14]

Welcome back. Glad u enjoyed ur run. What barcodes??

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Sadi14]

Thanks. Barcodes for parkrun.

[Sybilw Graduate]

Great to have you back!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks... I chose the right day too judging by the winds and cold!

[Hazard10 Graduate]

Merry Christmas and thank you for all the support you give everyone 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Hazard10]

And merry Christmas to you too.

[Hidden]

Great work UNM! So glad it went well for you! 🤩🙌

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Cheers... second one today went well too.

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Awesome! 🙌👌

[ktsok Graduate]

Yay! 👏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Cheers!